The Waikato Independent

Daring Dasha dreams big

Anna Clausen November 4, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTIwIWoCYMM Not many people would move from one side of the world to the other in order to study their...

New Zealand culture inspires international student

Shannon Muir November 4, 2015

https://vimeo.com/144604508 International student from Santiago, Chilé, Constanza Lledó, 27, already had a bachelor's degree with honours in graphic design when she...

New Zealand: Welcoming or lonely?

Quintessa Davies November 4, 2015

https://vimeo.com/145062424 New Zealand may be able to lay claim to being the friendliest country on Earth but even that attitude is...

New Zealand creates designer lifestyle

Anna Strong November 4, 2015

Moving countries has changed the life of an aspiring designer for the better. Chinese born, 21-year-old Sheen Huang, moved to New Zealand...

Wilson sisters draw in the crowds at Equidays

Shontelle Campbell October 28, 2015

WINNER: Vicki Wilson and her horse Showtym Girl won the Hyundai Derby at Equidays 2015. Photo: Tonya Boggiss Equidays annual...

Party lights up Tawa community

Admin October 24, 2015

Fun was had by all at the Tawa Community Light Party held as an alternative to halloween by the New Life...

Blue sharks swim on

Christopher Reive October 21, 2015

Blue sharks are one of 112 shark species known to inhabit New Zealand waters. Photo: supplied It stalks from below,...

The String Contingent are bringing their crossover sound to Hamilton. Photo: Supplied

Review: String Contingent’s music liberates

Richard Walker October 18, 2015

To acknowledge losing loved ones to cancer, to take time to smell the flowers and to breathe in the beauty...

Locals get a taste of jail

Christopher Reive October 18, 2015

People young and old gather to watch a mock rescue at the Hamilton Police open day. Photo: Christopher Reive. Crowds...

Uni student turns springtail research into reward

Christopher Reive October 16, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1FNIzIh14 Video by Christopher Reive Findings from an Antarctic expedition have earned a University of Waikato student a $500 prize at...

Genre crossing trio bring sonic adventure

Richard Walker October 15, 2015

The String Contingent are bringing their crossover sound to Hamilton. Photo: Supplied Hamilton music lovers can expect a “sonic adventure”...

A morning in (simulated) Hell

Christopher Reive October 13, 2015

An AOS officer monitors the corridor during a training exercise. Photo: Supplied When a gun is being held in your...

Baby Loss Awareness week to honour angel babies

Shontelle Campbell October 13, 2015

FAMILY: Amie Whenuaroa with her children Addison and Lincoln, holding a photograph of her firstborn daughter Noelle. Photo: Shontelle Cargill...

TV3’s Du Plessis-Allan to speak at Wintec press club

Admin October 9, 2015

Controversial broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan is guest speaker at the next Wintec Press Club free lunch extravaganza – which also...

Hearts provide comfort for grieving parents

Shontelle Campbell October 5, 2015

HUGGABLE HEART: The charity creates fabric hearts for grieving families. Photo: Blue Belle Photography. Andrea Olliver-Thompson knows the pain...

Firefighters mentor school students

Shontelle Campbell September 30, 2015

ALL GEARED UP: Students participating in the Fire Service's mentor programme. Photo: Shontelle Cargill Hamilton firefighters have tackled a different...